HATURAKI SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5214, 9 December 1927, Page 2

HATURAKI SHOW.

FARMERS’ DAY AT PAEROA.

Splendid Exhibition of Stock.

Unqualified Success Attained.

Patron, Mr A. M. Samuel, M.P.; president, Mr H. J. Hare; vice-presi-dents, Messrs G. Buchanan, B. E. Veale A. J. Andrews, and C. Stembridge ; chief stewards: Cattle, Messrs W. F. Johnstone and C. Stembridge ; horses, Messrs E. P. Fathers and D. Sheehan ; baby show, Mr W. L. Lawrence ; gate steward, Mr A. J. Andrews ; call steward, Mr N. Beattie. Executive committee, Messrs E. WPprritt, J. P. Findlay, D. Sheehan, G. Buchanan, E. Shaw, W. J. Hall, P. R. Hubbard, N. Beattie, E. P. Fathers, K. Slyfield, C. Stembridge, W. L. N. Lawrence, J. A. Reid, A. E. W. F. Johnstone, D. G- McMillan, and P. R. Henry ; secretary and treasurer, Mr Edwin Edwards.

The 29th annual show of the Hauraki Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at the Paeroa Domain yesterday. Despite the heavy rain which prevailed on Wednesday, show day dawned fine, and remained so. The conditions were ideal for the shew'. Having reverted to a oneday show, the association has reason to be satisfied with the result of yesterday’s functim. Although the attendance was not so large as on People’s Day last year, there were many hundreds present while the grand parade was in progress, and it was a truly animated spectacle that presented itself as the many fine animals were led round the ring by their proud owners. The smooth. working of the show was largely due to the capable orgapising abilities of the secretary (Mr E. Edwards). Events were put forward pretty well on time, and spectators had little leisure to feel bored, as there was some ring event in progress throughout the day. That the association ha® no reason, to fieel that a retrograde step was taken in reverting to a one-day show is evident by the highly satisfactory number of. entries received. In the horse section the entries showed an increase of nearly 50 per cent., on last year’s figures, while the cattle classes .were also well supported. . \ A number of exhibitors yesterday were to be heards peaking eulogistically of the good treatment they had received, and several intimated their rintention of showing at Paeroa again next year. Such sentiments reflect credit on the president (Mr ‘H. J. Hare) and the secretary (Mr E. Edwards), both of whom, ably supported by the stewards, spared no effort to cater adequately for the comfort and convenience of exhibitors and spectators. THE GRAND PARADE.

Although unavoidably late in starting, the grand parade, led by Messrs W. J. Hall and Son’s champion Jersey bull, was a memorable and inspiring sight. The splendid cattle, wearing their award ribbops and looking as though they realised that many eyes were on them and they were to look their best ,made a wonderful sight.

The horse sections never fail tp attract considerable- attention, and the horseflesh seen at the show was equal to anything Jn the Dominion. The rearrangement of the position of the .hurdles for the jumping events was much appreciated, and an uninterrupted view of all events was obtained.

Judging commenced promptly at 9 am. A word of praise and thanks is due to the judged, who’got through their formidable tasks with expedition. Tn this direction their duties were considerably lightened by the arduous work performed by the chiefstewards, Messrs E. P. Fathers, and D. Sheehan (horse sections), and W. F. Johnstone and C. Stembridge (cattle section), and their assistants. Several exhibitors expressed their appreciation of the courteous assistance given them during the day by the stewards.

THE AWARD&

Following are the awards: —

SHEEP.

Three fat wethers, most money value (shorn) : Powell and C<x’s 1, J. Walls 2 and 3. Three fa.t wethers, most suitable, for freezing purposes (shorn) : Powell and Co’s. 1,. Three fat ewes, most money value (shorn) : J. Walls 1, Powell and Co.’s 2. Three fat ewes, most suitable for freezing purposes (shorn) : Powell and Co.’s 1, P. R. Hubbard’s 2, Powell and Co.’s 3. Three fat lambs, most money value: J. Walls’ 1, P. R. Hubbard’s 2 and 3. Three fat lambs, most suitable for freezing purposes : J. Walls’ 1, P. R. Hubbard 1, P. R. Hubbard’s 2. Romney Marsh. — Ram, any age : J. W. Mcßeth’s 1, P. R. Hubbard’s 2, Geo Buchanan’s 3. Ewe, any age (suckling lamb) : P. R. Hubbard’s 1 and 2, J. W. Mcßeth’s 3. Ram any age (shorn) : P. R. Hubbard’s 1, Geo. Buchanan’s 2, P. R. Hubbard’s 3. Ewe, any age (shorn, suckling lamb) : P. ft. Hubbard’s 1 and 2, Geo. Buchanan’s 3. PIGS. Best breeding sow, any breed : M. Walton Smith’s 1 and 2. Boar under 4 months, M. Walton Smith’s 1. Boar over 15 months, M. Walton Smith’s 1; Sow under 12 months, M. Walton Smith’s 1. Sow over 15 months, M. Walton Smith’s 1. CATTLE. Captain Hubbard Memorial Cup.— Group of pedigree Friesian cattle; group to consist of one bull and three females of two years of age and over, with option of one yearling; A. Thirwall’s group .1, John Ward’s Devonia group 2.

Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. —Bull, atiy age :J. H. Gordon’s; -Pine Farm Knap 1., 1. , Cow, any age: J. H. Gordon’s Ellen Gowan Bertha T,, 1. Grade Shorthorns—Cow, any age: Walshe and Young’s Diuhess 1. Geo. Buchanan’s 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1925 : Geo. Buchanan’s 1 and 2. Best type Dairy Shorthorn in milk : Walshe and Young’s Duchess 1-

Pedigree Jerseys.—Group of pedigree Jersey -cattle ; group to consist of one bull and three females of, two years of age or'over, with option of putting in one yearling: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale group 1. W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale No. '2 group 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Kelvin group 3. Junior group of pedigree Jerseys ; group to consist of two heifers and one bull calved since June 1, 1926: W. J x Hall and Son’s Orange Dale group 1, Geo. Buchanan’s Junior Kelvin group 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1925 : F. S. Veale’s Master of Tamahere 1, W. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Enterprise 2, B- E. Veale’s Premier Best Boy 3. BulL calved since June 1, 1926 : W. J- Hall and Son’s. Orange Dale Duplex 1, Geo. Buchanan’s. Kelvin’s Fairy King 2. Bull, any age: W. J. Hall and Son’s Rower’s Beautiful Prince (imp.) 1. Geo. Buchanan’s Jersey Brae’s Emperor 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1926: F. S. Veale’s Jewel of Tamahere 1, B- E. Veale’s Tirohia Rosella 2, B. E. Veale’s Orange Dale Fresia 3. Cow, any age: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Alice, 1 and champion ; W. J. Hall and Son’s. Orange Dale Guva 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Master Pat’s Daisy 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1925: W. J. Hall and S<>n’s Flat Park Mary 1, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Heather 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Kelvin Melba 3. Thames Valley Jersey Breeders’ Oaks : F. S. Veale’s Summertime of Tamahere 1, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Fancy 2. Cow or Heifer in milk, calved since June 1, 1924 : F. S. Veale’s Summertime of Tamahere 1, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Beauty 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Kelvin’s Dark Beauty 3. Bull Calf, calved since June 1, 1927: W. JHall and Son’s 1, Geo. Buchanan’s Kelvin Oxford General 2. Heifer Calf, calved since June 1, 1927 : W. J. Hall and Son’s 1, J. W. Humphres’ Oakford ' Flowergirl 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Kelvin’s Oxford Fairy 3.

Grade Jerseys.—Heifer, calved since June 1, 1926 : Mrs A'. M. Pennell’s Fancy 1. Cow, any age: Mrs M. Shaw’s Dixie 1, T. C. Bayliss’ Queenie 2, W. Muir’s Maggie 3, J. Dickson’s Grade 4. Heifer, calved since June 1. 1925 : Miss M. Shaw’s Mascot 1, Muir’s Winnie 2.

Pedigree Friesians. —Group of Pedigree Friesian Cattle : group to consist of one bull and three females of two years of age and over, with option of putting in one yearling: A. Thirwall’s group 1. Bull, calved since June 1, 1925 : A. Thirwall’s 1, R. S. Tuck’s Dominion King Beets. 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1926 : James Ward’s Woodcrest Sylvia Paul 1, John Ward’s Devonia Piejie Pontiac 2, W. McKee’s Colantha’s Model 3. Bull, any age: W. McKee’s Manor Lad Domino 2nd 1, W. McKee’s Colantha’s Model 2, Ben. Gwilliam’s Colantha Sir Johann 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1926 : John Ward’s Devonia Alcartra Daisy 1, W. McKee’s T°psy Model Colantha 2. Cow, any* age: R. S. Tuck’s Matamata Netherland Posch VI., 1 and champion ; John Ward’s Devonia Lassie Paxton, 2 and reserve champion ; R. S. Tuck’s Blue Bell of Te Kinga 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1925 : John Ward’s Devonia Model Pieterje 1, R. S. Tuck’s Matamata Netherland Posch 160, 2, Ben. Gwilliam’s Shirley Queen’s Betty 3Heifer, calved since June 1, 1927 : WMcKee’s Joan Colantha Model 1 Ben. Gwilliam’s Acacia Colantha Julip • Lulu 2, Ben. Gwilliam’s Acacia Colantha Lady 3,' Milch Stock. —Two Heifers suitable for dairying purposes, calved since June 1. 1926 : B. E. Veale’s 1, Geo. Buchanan’s 2 and 3. Heifer, any breed, forward in calf: Geo. Buchanan’s 1 and 2. House cow in milk: J. Dickson’s 1, Mrs H. F. Ashcroft’s 2, Jack Pennell’s 3. Dairy ccw not * eligible for pedigree classes: Mrs M. Shaw’s Dixie 1, T. C. Bayliss’ Kitty 2, T. C. Bayliss.’ Queenie 3, W. Muir’s Winnie 4. Grade Heifer, any breed, in milk : Mrs M. Shaw’s. Mascot 1, W. Muir’s Maggie 2, H. Poland’s Friesian 3

Fat Cattle. —Cow or Heifer of most money value: Powell and Co.’s 1. Wells and Son’s 2.

Calves.—Hand-reared Grade calf, any breed, calved since June 1. 1927 : Robert Lamb’s 1, P. G. Harper’s 2, D. G. McKee’s Joyce 3. Hand-reared Pedigree calf, any breed, calved since June 1, 1927 : J. W. Humphries’ Oakford’s Flowergirl 1. W. McKee’s Joan Colantha Model 2, Ben Gwilliam’s Acacia Colantha Lady 3. DOGS. Rough-haired collie (dog): P. R. Hubbard’s 1. Smooth-haired collie (dog) : Joe Parry’s Patch 1. horses. Judge: Mr R B. Hines. Draughts.—Mare (dry) : H. Ward’s Queenie 1. Light Draughts.—Spring cart horse, < mare or gelding, up to 1 ton: Henry W a rd’s Queenie 1, J. Winder’s Sydney King 2. Spring cart horse, up to half a ton : E. Nicol’s Prince 1, E. Ward’s Prince J. Winder’s Sydney King 3. Pair light spring waggon horses: E. Ward’s? Prince and Dick 1. General purpose Aorse: E. Nicol’s Prince 1,

E. Ward’s Prince 2, J. Winder’s Sydney King 3. Roadsters. —Mare in foal or foal at foot.—B. Wadham’s Phyllis 1, E. Handley’s Jewel 2. Colt gelding or filly, floaled since August 1926: H. Poland’s 1, S. Crawshaw’s Gay Boy 2. Harness Horses. — Light horse for riding and driving: J. Handley’s Polly 1, R. Burke’s Folly 2. Buggy horse, not above- 15,2 : 8.. Wadham’s Phyllis 1, G. J. Mander’s Dolly Grey 2 B. Wadham’s. Goldie 3. Buggy over 15.2 : J. Winder’s Tattoo 1, A. F. McCracken’s Manukawood 2, J. Handley’s Polly 3. PONIES. Pony not above 14 hands : G. Nicol’s’ Dimple 1, J. E. Silcock’s Cruiser 2, J. W. Bourne’s Dolly 3, Pony, not above 13 hands: P. Leach s Bob 1; P. Aislabie’s Nuki 2. Pony, not above’ 12 hands: J. Chamberlain’s Goldie 1, J. T. Pennell’s Prince 2, H. A. Mills’ Shelly 3. Pony, not above 14.2 hands: B. Wadham’s Goldie 1, A. Gillon’s Rocket 2, G. Nicol’s Dimple 3. School Pony: Mrs W. L Ranstead’s Bowser 1, J. E. Silcock’s Cruiser 2, Grace Nicholson’s Bess 3z SADDLE HORSES. .Mr C. W. Anderson, Judge. Maiden Hack: J, Thomas’ Tony 1, Geo. Peake’s Ragtime 2, Mrs W. L. Ranstead’s Bowser 3; horse, suitable for mounted rifles: Geo. Peake’s Jim 1, D. Sheehan’s Don 2, G. Porritt’s Springbok 3. Lady’s Hack: Wynn Brown’s Vernier 1, A. M. Fisher’s Tui 2, J. Thomas’ Tony 3. Lady’ Hack, not above 15.3 ; Wynn Brown’s Vernier 1, A. M. Fisher’s Tui 2. Walking Hack: A. M. Samuel’s El Arish 1, E. D. Porritt’s Ginger Mick 2, E. Ward s Prince 3. Hack, up to 13 stone: Wynn Brown’s Tattler 1, P. H - Clarkin’s Polite 2, Geo. Peake’s Jim 3, Hack, up to 11 stone: Wynn Brown’s Vernier 1, A. M. Fisher’s Tui 2, J. Thomas’ Tony 3. Cob, not above 15 hands: G,. J. Mander’s Dolly Grey 1 G. Nicol’s Dimple 2, C. Hines’ Flint 3. THOROUGHBREDS. Brood Mare: Mrs M. Shaw’s Silver Bonus 1, H. I. Spinks’ Connemara 2. iTwo-year-old: W. J, Cathrd s Hyllus— Waiatapai gelding 1, Mrs M. Shaw’s Dainty Manners 2. Foal : H. ISpinks’ 1. Mare or Gelding: J. Irwin’s High Pitch 1, J. W. Cathro’s gelding 2, J. Thomas’ Tony 3. Yearling : J. Brenan’s colt 1. Mare, suitable for breding: Mrs M. Shaw’s Silver Bonus 1. H. I. Spinks’ Connemara 2, A. Simmons’ Miss Ranza 3. Trotting Horses.—W. J. Hyde’s Lonely 1, J. Winder’s Tattoo 2, JHandley’s Polly 3.

RIDING AND JUMPING. Maiden Hunter, over fair hunting fences: A. Walford’s Snort 1, Ge°. Peake’s Jim 2, G, Porritt’s Springbok 3. Hunter, 12 stone, over fences: A. M- Samuel’s El Arish 1, A. M. Fiber's Tui 2, Mrs C. Merrin’s Two Step 3. , Dominion Hunter : A. M. Samuel s El Arish 1, A- M. Fisher’s Tui 2, Mrs C. Merrin’s Two Step 3. Stony Leaping: C. A, Stone s Tui IC. Hines’ Flint 2, Geo. Peake’s Kimo 3. Heavy-weight Hunter: P. H. Clarkin’s Polite 1, F. Handley’s. Dave 2, E. D. Porritt’s Ginger Mick 3-Light-weight Hunter: Mrs C. Merrin’s Two Step 1, A. M. Fisher’s Tui 2 A. M. Samuel’s El Arish 3Lady’s Hunter: A. M. Samuel’s El Arish and A. M. Fisher s Tui 1. Bareback rider: Geo. Peake’s 1, C. G. Wyborn 2. Lady Rider : Miss K. Fisher 1 Miss Joan Wiggins 2. Lady Rider: Miss K. Fisher 1, Miss Belle McEnteer 2. Champion Hunter: A. M. Fisher’s Tui. Boy rider: Geo. Peake 1 Gregory Gleeson 2, G. Hines 3. Girl rider-. Miss Earl. Wiggins .1The jumping was of a very high order, and all the competitions were so keenly contested that those unversed in the ways of horses could not pick the winners. In the lightweight hunter event Kitchener baulked at the swinging gate, sending the owner-rider, Mrs W. L. Ranstead over his head. Mounting immediately, Mrs Ranstead again sent Kitchener’at the gate, and again he sent her to the ground Mrs Banstead was not injured, and her, pluck in mounting again was heartily aP* plauded. Competition in the classes for draughts, light draughts, roadsters, and harness horses was not keen, as the horses were mixed. Many horses which had been really good were shown, but in the opinion of the judge younger horses should be en-, couraged. His policy was to select as prizewinners * those horses which he would select for himself if offered the free pick of the horses jn each class.

Commenting on the saddle horses, Mr C. W. Anderson deplored the fact that the younger horses did not show promise. The older horses were very fine, but it was a pity that a better type was not coming on to take their place. Concerning the jumping, Mr Anderson said that a lot of the competitors seemed to think they were riding iji a steeplechase. What was wanted, was the even hand-canter of the hunting field. The champion hack and the champion harness horse were both very nice animals. Mr Winder’s Tattoo would be hard to beat in any show-ring when it had a little more experience.

DECORATED BICYCLES. The decorated bicycle classes drew only three entries, the Dickson family, Paeroa, being responsible for The first prize, open to schoolgirls, was won again this year by Rewa Dickson, who showed considerable skill in decorating her machine with dandelions, the scheme being very effectivej In the class open to schoolboys Jack Dickson came first, while his younger brother Will was second. The Judges:, Mrs F. C. Hubbard and Miss Rickard, expressed disappointment that school children had not entered more readily and created greater competition./

| THE BABY SHOW. As, is usual, the baby show attracted considerable interest, but there was a decrease in the number of entries received last year. The judge, Mrs P. R. Hubbard, expressed her pleasure at seeing such bonny children, the class for babies over six and under 12 months being a particularly strong one. The following awards were made : — Baby, under six months old: Mrs J. Watts’, Station Road, Paeroa., 1; Mrs Jack Hogg’s, Willoughby Street, Paeroa, 2; Mrs H. J. Day’s, Mill Road, Paeroa, 3. Baby, over six months and under twelve months: Mrs J. Marr’s Fred, Waihi, 1 : Mrs J. Morgan’s Jack, Waihi, 2 ; Mrs G. ES?rjant’s Colin, Netherton, 3. Baby, over 12 and under 24 months : Raymond Nicholson 1. Phyllis Hamilton 2, D’Arcy Vuglar 3. BOY SCOUTS’ COMPETITION. F ive troops of Boy Scouts entered for the first-aid competition for the W. W. Soott Cup, and the work ot' the teams created keen interest. The following awards were made :— Paeroa A team, 37 points, 1; Tauranga team, 31 points, 2 ; Paeroa B. team, 30 points, 3; Manawaru team, 28 points, 4. In congratulating the winning team, which comprised Patrol-leaders E. Verran, H. Blyth, R- Campbell, and Scout G>, Southby, the judge, Dr. G. T. Smith, said that the work was done practically and efficiently, and was an improvement on anything he had seen previously. The Manawaru team had also done very efficient work, and would have won by one point, but unfortunately the fracture of an upper arm instead of the lower arm was treated. ■ CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pedigree Jersey Cow.—W. J. Hall, and Son’s Orange Dale Alice; reserve champion, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Guva. Pedigree Jersey Bull.—W. J. Hall and Son’s Rower’s Beautiful Prince (imp.) ; reserve champion, Geo. Buchanan’s Jersey Brae’s Emperor.

Champion Friesian Cow—R. S. Tuck’s Matamata Netherland Posch VI.; reserve champion, John Ward’s Devonia Lassie Paxton,

Champion Friesian Bull<—W. McKee’s Manor Lad Domino 2nd. Champion Milking Shorthorn Bull. —J. H. Gordon’s Pine Farm Knap I. Champion Milking Shorthorn Cow. —J. H. Gordon’s Ellen Gowan Bertha I.

Champion Draught.—Henry Ward’s Queenie. Champion Harness Horse: J. Winder’s Tattoo.

Champion Pony: B. Wadham’s Goldie.

Champion Thoroughbred.^—J. Irwin’s High Pitch. Champion Hack: Wynn Brown’s Vernier. Champion Hunter. —A. M. Fisher’s Tui.